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    United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) rebranded as UN Trade and Development

    Posted 26 Apr 2024

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    • The rebranding marks the start of the 60th anniversary of the organization.
      • This strategic move underscores the organization's commitment to increasing its global voice on the behalf of developing countries.

     

    • About UNCTAD
      • Genesis: Established as a permanent intergovernmental body by the United Nations General Assembly in 1964.
      • Objective: To aid developing countries, particularly the least developed ones, and transitioning economies, in integrating effectively into the global economy.
      • It help countries to- 
        • Comprehend options to address macro-level development challenges
        • Diversify economies to make them less dependent on commodities
        • Limit their exposure to financial volatility, etc.
      • Members: 195 nations (including India)
      • HQ: Geneva, Switzerland
      • Key Reports: Trade & Development report, World Investment report & the Least Developed Countries report etc. 

     

    • Key Achievements: 
      • Implementation of Financing for Development, as mandated by the global community in the Addis Ababa Agenda (2015), together with four other major institutional stakeholders.
        • The institution includes the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and the United Nations Development Programme.
      • Assisted countries under the Debt Management and Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) Programme.

     

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    • UNCTAD
    • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
    • UN Trade and Development
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